Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Association With Eye Rubbing Among the Population in Aseer Province
Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Association With Eye Rubbing Among the Population in Aseer Province
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United States: Cureus Inc
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United States: Cureus Inc
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Keratoconus (KC), is a non-inflammatory, bilateral, asymmetrical, progressive disease characterized by ectasia, thinning, increasing corneal curvature, and loss of visual acuity. In Saudi Arabia, it was discovered that KC has been the main reason for corneal transplantation in the past 20 years. Eye rubbing is considered one of the most significant...
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Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Association With Eye Rubbing Among the Population in Aseer Province
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_10391695
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_10391695
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
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10.7759/cureus.41271
